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Video: New research by @bswhealth could change how #ADHD is treated via @KBTXNews

Video: New research by @bswhealth could change how #ADHD is treated via @KBTXNews The research suggests the importance of glutamate receptor metabotropic (GRM) network genes and mutations there in predicting ADHD. http://www.kbtx.com/content/news/House-Call-New-research-could-change-how-ADHD-is-treated-399723041.html

#ADHD Girls Often have Comorbid #Behavioural Disorders @UCLA via @MDMagazine

#ADHD Girls Often have Comorbid #Behavioural Disorders @UCLA via @MDMagazine We knew the girls with ADHD would have more problems than the girls without ADHD, but we were surprised that conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder were at the top of the list, not depression or anxiety http://www.hcplive.com/medical-news/girls-with-adhd-often-have-comorbid-behavioral-disorders

Time to investigate overlap between #autism & #ADHD @Radboud_Uni @tcddublin

Time to investigate overlap between #autism and #ADHD @Radboud_Uni @tcddublin The most influential psychiatric handbook prohibited a joint diagnosis of autism and ADHD until 2013. But the link could be significant https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2016/nov/17/why-its-time-to-investigate-the-overlap-between-autism-and-adhd-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-

#Autism & #ADHD study @Radboud_Uni : disorders co-occur in 80% of cases. @HuffingtonPost

#Autism & #ADHD study @Radboud_Uni : disorders co-occur in 80% of cases. @HuffingtonPost  We are beginning to understand some of the common biological pathways and specific anatomical differences in the brain where autism and ADHD overlap and this greater understanding will be essential for the future development of novel treatment approaches http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/adhd-autism-joint-diagnosis_us_5821f863e4b0d9ce6fbee16f

Meet the #ADHD Richmond steering group @ adhdrichmond.org/about-us

Meet the #ADHD Richmond steering group @ adhdrichmond.org/about-us Our steering group is made up of parents with ADHD children. It gives its mandate to act on all matters and to speak on its behalf to the Lead, Val Ivens, who is an ADHD coach. Val Ivens:  speaks to parents of children & young people, who are concerned about ADHD, every day and …

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Spotting #ADHD in Girls #behaviour #mentalhealth #education

Spotting #ADHD in Girls #behaviour #mentalhealth #education This post provides information about ADHD in girls as well as steps parents can take to identify it and successfully help their daughters with ADHD succeed in school and life.   Spotting ADHD in Girls

Video: Families Helping Families whose children are presenting challenging #behaviour #ADHD

Families Helping Families starts with the recruitment of ‘communities’ of up to eight carers of children with additional needs. They particularly welcome those whose children are presenting challenging behaviour. Each community then meets weekly (normally for seven consecutive weeks) for two and a half hours. An experienced psychotherapist acts as the facilitator of each weekly session and, …

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7 Valuable Lessons For Parents Of Children With #ADHD from @ScaryMommy

7 Valuable Lessons For Parents Of Children With #ADHD from @ScaryMommy I struggled for the better part of seven years, desperately seeking answers to help my child. I felt lost, alone, helpless, like I’d failed as a mother, and unsure of where to turn next. I thought of talking to his pediatrician or seeking counseling, but I …

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